This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: snakehere Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/1330.1350.1778.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michael, I have having a terrible time trying to find my Thompsons. I have a gggrandmother that was listed on the 1870 census for Rhea County, Tn. she had three daughters, Maree Caroline, born 1855, Eliza Jane, Born 1858 and Manerva, born 1860. Her husband is now deceased because in 1860 census of Bradley Co., Tn. Martha and the three girls are with a Richard born 1830. Do you know anything about this Martha Thompson? Could she have gone back to Rhea county to be close to either her family or his? I have no idea what her maiden name was. Also have you any info. on an Irby Thompson? Thank you. Wanda Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.